Medhu Vada

Ingredients:

2 cups urad dal
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp black peppercorns, crushed
2 sprig curry leaves, chopped
2 green chili, chopped
1 tbsp chopped ginger
Salt to taste
Oil for deep frying
Water if needed to make the batter


Instructions:

1. Soak the urad dal for overnight.
2. Grind the soaked dal to a smooth batter with little water if required.
3. Add the spices, herbs, and salt.
4. Heat oil.
5. Make the vada as round shape and make a hole in center.
6. Gently slid the vada in to the oil.the oil should be medium hot.
7. Fry the vada till they become evenly browned and crisp.
8. Drain them on tissue paper to remove excess oil.
9. Serve the medhu vadas, hot with sambar and coconut chutney.